Miami Film Festival
2023-11-02 19:00 (America/New_York) | Koubek Center, 2705 SW 3rd Street, Miami, FL, 33135, United States
Opening Night: Radical + Party
Based on a True Story

In a Mexican border town plagued by neglect, corruption, and violence, a frustrated teacher tries a radical new method to break through his students’ apathy and unlock their curiosity, their potential… and maybe even their genius. Based on a true story.
After the screening, celebrate the Day of the Dead the GEMS way with an array of delicacies and libations to the lively sounds of mariachi.
Tickets include complimentary beer, wine and bites at the Koubek Mansion and Garden.
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Christopher Zalla is an American film writer and director. Mr. Zalla previously directed the television movie BEAUTIFUL & TWISTED, a Sony/Lifetime production starring Rob Lowe, Paz Vega, and Candice Bergen. Mr. Zalla’s television directing credits include LAW AND ORDER, LAW AND ORDER: SVU, and LAW AND ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT.
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Miami Film Festival
2023-11-03 19:30
Centerpiece: Society of the Snow
Based on a True Story

On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed into the Andes. The few passengers who survive the crash find themselves in one of the world’s toughest environments.
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J. A. Bayona is a Spanish film director best know for The Orphanage (2007), The Impossible (2012), A Monster Calls (2016), and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (2018).
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Miami Film Festival
2023-11-04 14:30
Culinary Pairing: The Taste of Things
Film Screening: Saturday, November 4 at 2:30PM at the Theater at Koubek Center
Dinner Seating: Saturday, November 4 at 6:00PM
Undisclosed Miami
2207 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33145
For a dining experience that transcends a mere meal to resonate with the very essence of the film it’s inspired by, the Miami Film Festival has partnered with Undisclosed Miami (a Meat N’ Bone company) and Chef Chucho Rojas. Each act is designed to evoke the magic and emotion of the cinematic experience, paired with high-end and unique French wines. Chef Rojas trained and later worked under the tutelage of Chef Pierre Gagnair, who is featured in the film and served as Culinary Director for it.
Act 1: ‘La Cuillère’
A nod to the film’s exploration of the transformative power of a spoon, we begin unconventionally with dessert. Savor caramelized onions, slow-cooked to perfection in beef fat.
Act 2: ‘Le Jardin’
A garden-fresh appetizer featuring vegetables sautéed in herb-infused butter.
Act 3: ‘Le Poulette’
A petite chicken skewer, cooked in a unique and special manner, serves as a tantalizing teaser.

Act 4: ‘Le Bouillon’
A soul-warming broth that mirrors the film’s comforting essence.
Act 5: ‘Le Bœuf’
Indulge in beef sourced from Meat N’ Bone, slow-cooked and prepared in the grand tradition of French cuisine.
Act 6: ‘Le Cocotte’
A sumptuous cocotte featuring a morsel of foie gras, accompanied by a hint of broth.
Act 7: ‘L’Ensemble’
A harmonious blend of all the preceding acts, united in a single Pot au Feu.
Act 8: ‘Crêpe Croustillon’
For the finale, a delectable crêpe—akin to the one in the film—filled with pear and crowned with a crisp crust.”
Chef Chucho Rojas was born in the scenic delta of the Orinoco River in Tucupita, Venezuela. He is a culinary virtuoso with over three decades of experience. His culinary journey began at Alejandro Dumas’ culinary school and was further honed at the esteemed Grégoire Ferrandi School in Paris. Chef Rojas has graced the kitchens of Michelin-starred establishments like Au Cocodrille, La Vieille Enseigne, and Serge & Co. before diving into the world of molecular gastronomy under the mentorship of Hervé This at the French Academy of Sciences.
Meat N’ Bone stands as one of America’s premier butcheries, committed to sourcing the world’s most exceptional proteins for exclusive dining experiences like this one. Their extensive range spans over 350 top-tier cuts, from Angus and Wagyu beef to a diverse array of poultry, pork, game, and seafood. They also boast an exquisite selection of cheeses and charcuterie to complete any gourmet meal. In 2020, Meat N’ Bone elegantly transitioned into the realm of bespoke catering, establishing esteemed partnerships with culinary luminaries such as Chucho Rojas to orchestrate unparalleled gastronomic experiences such as this dinner.

Culinary Pairing: The Taste of Things

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Eugenie, an esteemed cook, has been working for over the last 20 years for Dodin, a fine gourmet. Growing fonder of one another, their bond turns into a romance and gives rise to delicious dishes that impress even the world’s most illustrious chefs. When Dodin is faced with Eugenie’s reluctance to commit to him, he decides to start cooking for her.
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Trần Anh Hùng is a Vietnamese-born French film director and screenwriter who has received international acclaim for films like The Scent of Green Papaya (1993, Camera d’Or winner at Cannes, Nominated for Academy Award for Best Foriegn Language Film), Cyclo (1995, Golden Lion winner at Venice), and was selected as Best Director at Cannes for The Taste of Things (The Pot-au-Feu).
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Miami Film Festival
2023-11-04 19:00
Memory

Sylvia is a social worker who leads a simple and structured life. This is blown open when Saul follows her home from their high school reunion. Their surprise encounter will profoundly impact both of them as they open the door to the past.
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Michel Franco is a Mexican director, producer, and writer best known for After Lucia (2012), Chronic (2015), and New Order (2020).
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Miami Film Festival
2023-11-05 13:30
Tótem
TÓTEM is a choral film about life. Seven-year-old Sol spends the day at her grandfather’s home, helping her aunts Nuri and Alejandra with the preparations for a surprise party they are throwing for Sol’s father, Tonatiuh. As daylight fades, a strange and chaotic atmosphere takes over, shattering the bonds that hold a family together. Sol will come to understand that her world is about to change dramatically, embracing the essence of letting go and cherishing the breath of life.

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Lila Avilés is a Mexican independent film director, screenwriter and producer of award-winning films “The Chambermaid” (2018) and “Tótem” (2023).
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Miami Film Festival
2023-11-05 15:45
The Delinquents

Moran works as a clerk in a bank in Buenos Aires. He is as good as invisible to his colleagues. Over dinner with his colleague Roman, Moran tells him that he stole $650k, double what he would have made until his retirement. He plans to turn himself in, but not before offering Roman to split the money if he agrees to hide it for the duration of his incarceration.
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Rodrigo Moreno is an Argentine film director and screenwriter, born and based in Buenos Aires. Rodrigo Moreno was awarded the Alfred Bauer’s Prize for the most innovative film at Berlinale 2006 for El Custodio.
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